A-Repairman Bus Maintenance

Maryland Department of Transportation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) in Baltimore is hiring an A-Repairman-Bus to inspect and repair motor coaches and related units. This role requires the ability to diagnose issues and perform heavy maintenance with minimal supervision.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, three years of full-time experience repairing heavy vehicles, and own hand tools. A valid Maryland driver's license and Class A CDL with P endorsement are required.

Qualifications

• Education: Possession of high school diploma or equivalency (GED) recognized by the State of Maryland.
• Experience: Three (3) year of full-time experience repairing, maintaining, or inspecting heavy vehicles and equipment; tractor trailers or passenger buses and their components and systems.
• Applicant should be familiar with fleet garage environment and must have own hand tools to perform the functions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, maintain, diagnose, and correct conditions on motor coaches and related units.
• Operate emergency trucks and handle situations interfering with MTA operations as needed.
• Perform overhaul, welding, machine services, and component replacement as required with minimal supervision.

Skills

Heavy vehicle repair

Vehicle inspection

Troubleshooting

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Open to all qualified applicants!

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply!

Description

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team.

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is recruiting for an A-Repairman-Bus. The A-Repairman-Bus must be qualified to, inspect, and make repairs, both major and minor, to a motor coach, and its units, diagnose existing problems for correction; operate emergency trucks, handle situations involving interference with MTA operations; or be qualified in the overhauling of vehicles or components, or other devices, as necessary, shall overhaul and/or weld and/or perform machine services and/or metal spray and/or replace units, as required; and is qualified to inspect, replace, repair, maintain, diagnose, correct conditions, and perform other jobs of a similar nature as may be required, with the aid of minimal supervision.

MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION

A-Repairman, Bus Maintenance (8614)

Local 1300

The current vacancy is located at the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) in Baltimore, Maryland.

The current work schedule hours vary on a 24-hour shift.

Qualifications

Education: Possession of high school diploma or equivalency (GED) certificate recognized by the State of Maryland.

Experience: Three (3) year of full-time experience repairing, maintaining, or inspecting heavy vehicles and equipment; tractor trailers or passenger buses and their components and systems.

Examination

If you meet the qualifications, you will be notified to take the Hands-on examination, date to be determined at 1515 Washington Blvd Baltimore, MD 21230.

Applicant should be familiar with fleet garage type of environment and must have own hand tools necessary to perform the functions of the A-Repairman-Bus position.

Special Requirements

• Employee will be required to maintain a reliable communication link for emergency call-back requirements.
• Employee will be required to work shifts, evenings, holidays, weekends. Employee.
• Employee will be exposed to a variety of hazards, requiring the wearing of protective clothing and the use of appropriate safety and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Employees in this position are considered "Essential Employees" and will be required to sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to "Essential Employee" status.
• Eligible applicants will be subject to background investigation under Federal and State laws and regulations. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification to employment. Erroneous, misleading, or fraudulent information on the application is enough grounds for rejection from the hiring process, removal from the list of eligible, withdrawal of an offer for employment or immediate discharge.
• Employees in this classification are subject to pre-employment drug testing and substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 49-Federal Department of Transportation Drug Alcohol Testing Protocols and Federal Transit Administration Alcohol Testing Rules, and Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Environmental Conditions

• The employee may travel and work outdoors at various locations throughout the MTA service area, in all types of weather conditions, and at all times of the day or night. Employee may be exposed to a variety of hazards including, but not limited to, toxic materials and fumes, asbestos, flammable or combustible agents; any of which may require the use of personal safety equipment such as hard hats, hearing protection, protective eyewear/footwear, and respirators.
• Applicant must be able to perform the physical aspects required in a heavy maintenance shop environment including climbing, bending, crouching, stretching, and lifting objects weighing at least 50 lbs.

Licenses & Certifications

Applicants must possess a Driver's License valid in the State of Maryland.

Must have a Class "A" Restricted CDL License/Permit with the "P" Passenger Endorsement at the time of the application, and a Class "A" Restricted CDL License within the ninety (90) day probationary period.

Additional Information

Employees should adhere to all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Employees may attend and participate in safety meetings, be aware of hazards in their work area, and should report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately.

To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Employees may only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.

Note

Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy, to include possible drug testing.

Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), https://www.wes.org/.

The incumbent in this position will be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.

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MDOT MTA Does Not Discriminate Based On: Age, Ancestry, Color, Creed, Gender Identity or Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Mental or Physical Disability, National Origin, Race, Religious Affiliation, Belief or Opinion, Sex or Sexual Orientation.

The MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer!!

Issue Date: 04/29/2026